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Geniuses Born in 1585

The year 1585 was in the Renaissance — an extraordinary flourishing of art, science, and humanist thought.

2 Geniuses Born in 1585

Remarkable Minds of 1585

Cardinal Richelieu
Science & Intellect
Born September 9, 1585 IQ 160
Cornelius Jansen
Science & Intellect · Dutch Republic
Born October 28, 1585 IQ 160

About the Geniuses of 1585

The year 1585 gave the world 2 extraordinary minds across Science & Intellect. The year 1585 was in the Renaissance — an extraordinary flourishing of art, science, and humanist thought.

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Cardinal Richelieu is among the most notable geniuses born in 1585, recognized for contributions to science & intellect.

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Geniuses born in 1585 worked across Science & Intellect and more.

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